Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Arguably, the biggest party night of the year, the last night of the year is all glitz, glam, and champagne. This year, we also celebrate the end of the first decade of the new millennium and a spectacular celestial event. Wow! Ever prepared to keep you grooving and moving, this NYE offers several party options – for the pair-bonded, the sizzling singles, the whole family, and the budget conscious.

Here are your Hostess’ recommendations for Thursday, December 31, 2009.

Friday- Third Friday Open House at Third Degree Glass Factory- Café Soul 3rd Annual Holiday Show- A Fête Society Happy Hour at Lafayette Fire Company Grand OpeningJoin us as we celebrate local restaurants and bars, like we always do.1801 Park Ave at 18th Street (Lafayette Square)St. Louis, MO 63104

Saturday- Citygarden for the Holidays: enjoy cocoa and carollers in the new city centerpiece. Free, perfect for families or date night.

Monday, December 07, 2009

The year may be drawing to a close, but it is far from coming to an end. This month is proving to be as fun, exciting, and enjoyable as the previous eleven months. Not one to be outdone by the lush spring, shining summer or amazing autumn months, December in St. Louis is icy hot.

This week’s events include Holiday Parties for this week plus general fare.

Friday, December 4, 20096:00 pm - 8:00 pmi-squared Annual Happy HourCelebrate the season with the International Institute St. Louis and sign up to volunteer for upcoming projects.The Gramophone4243 ManchesterSaint Louis, MO$5 cover charge or free admission when you bring a toy. (We are registered at Target stores, if you need gift ideas). The toys will be distributed to refugee youth who attend the 2010 Children's Holiday Party.Free appetizers!

Saturday, December 5, 200910:00 am -1:00 pmMEET THE ARTISTS – Gallery Talks at Art St. Louis GalleryArtists will be on-hand to discuss their works in the show as well as talk about their work in general.Featuring Ken KonchelArt Saint Louis555 Washington Avenue, #150Downtown St. LouisFree & open to the public

Sunday, December 6, 200912 noon – 4:00 pmSecond Annual Green Living ExpoJoin the Missouri History Museum's Second Annual Green Living Expo! The exhibition Missouri Botanical Garden: Green for 150 Years, 1859-2009 is our inspiration as we explkore "green living" in the 21st century.Featuring a timeline of the Missouri Botanical Garden, photographs, artifacts and an audio tour, the 1,000-square-foot gallery examines the rich history of the oldest continually operating botanical garden in the United States.Bring your family and friends to visit this free exhibit and enjoy eco-friendly shopping, educational demonstrations, music and more!FlyerFree Check out the recap of the great event: Shoppers save green at Missouri History Museum 2nd Annual Green Living Expo

Sunday, December 6, 200912 noon – 4:00 pmFun on the Freeway: Highway 64 Opening CelebrationNewly renovated highway is open to pedestrian traffic (Westbound lanes) and bicycle traffic (Eastbound lanes) before the roads are open to vehicle traffic Monday morning.3:00 pm: Ribbon cutting ceremony and Jack Buck Memorial Highway sign unveiling.Westbound lanes of 1-64 between Hampton and TammAccess the highway at interchange between Kingshighway and Illinois

Sunday, December 6, 20093:00 pm - 7:00 pmLa Novena presented by Belas Artes and the Colombian Society of St. LouisA Christmas celebration for the whole family featuring the traditions of Colombia with music, dance, and holiday dishes.Belas Artes1854 Russell BlvdSt. Louis MO 63104Free and open to the public but guests are encouraged to bring a holiday dish to share or children's gifts. (Gifts will be given to kids at the event and to children of refugees through the International Institute)

Tuesday, December 8, 20096:00 pm - 10:00 pmFuel Holiday Wine Party at the Duane Reed GalleryFuel for the City is joining forces for a holiday party with Stephanie Grossman's Wine Club. The Gallery features the Chihuly exhibit!Duane Reed Gallery4729 McPhersonSaint Louis, MOAdmission: A bottle of your favorite wine (chilled if necessary) or a plate of food to sharePOST-PARTY10:00 pmHerbie’s405 N Euclid (Central West End and one block away from the party)Cash bar

Wednesday, December 9, 200912 noon – 3:00 pmKETC 9 Community Cinema Series film screening of Young @ HeartA documentary about a Senior Glee. Club. Event includes a free concert by the "Hot Flashes”, and a reading by ETC Senior TheaterMissouri History MuseumForest ParkFree and open to the public

Saturday, December 12, 200910:00 am -4:00 pmMEET THE ARTISTS – Gallery Talks at Art St. Louis GalleryArtists will be on-hand to discuss their works in the show as well as talk about their work in general.Featuring Russell Vanecek and rank RothArt Saint Louis555 Washington Avenue, #150Downtown St. LouisFree & open to the public

Friday, December 18, 20096:00 – 10:00 pmThird Friday Open HouseArt and Craft meet at this monthly event where you can work with instructors and make a paperweight, a holiday tile keepsake, glass beads ($30 - $20) or cast your hand in glass. Plus, its fireside dining Third Degree style! Designing Chefs serves up comfort food with Italian flair. The gallery opens with New Glass: Nikolaj Christensen and Photography of Bogotá by RickLive Music featuring River Rats with foot-stompin’ bluegrass and country.Third Degree Glass Factory5200 Delmar (between University City’s Loop and the Central West End)More info: www.stlglass.com or 314-367-4527. Reserve your dinner online $21 plus tax. Click Dinner@Third DegreeFamily friendlyFree admission

Saturday, December 19, 200910:00 am - 2:00 pmMEET THE ARTISTS – Gallery Talks at Art St. Louis GalleryArtists will be on-hand to discuss their works in the show as well as talk about their work in general.Featuring John RogersArt Saint Louis555 Washington Avenue, #150Downtown St. LouisFree & open to the public

Saturday, December 19, 2009 7:00 -8:00 pmCitygarden for the HolidaysThe Garden is decorated with trees and the sculpture are decorated with festive holiday lights, with over two dozen color- and pattern-changing globes of light brightening the plaza. There will be holiday choral groups from Joan Koontz and friends.Plus, family-friendly holiday movies will be playing on the video screen in the garden.Citygarden9th and MarketDowntown St. Louis

Thursday, December 31, 20095:00 pm – 1:00 amBlack Velvet & Bluegrass NightEnjoy your Bottleworks favorites and specials. Local Missouri farmers and delicious desserts.Dinner available from 5:00 -10:00 .m.Local live acoustic music from 9:00 pm.-1:00 am featuring "Naked" Mike Newman, The Wayward Mountaineers and The Foggy Memory Boys.Live Music & Midnight Toast in the Crown RoomDoors at 8:00 p.m., music from 9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.Cover charge for the Crown Room is $15 and includes live music and the midnight toast and tasting glass.Schlafly’s Bottleworks

~~~~~ On-going Events ~~~~~

Art St. Louis XXV, The Exhibition

Now – December 28, 2009

10:00 am -5:00 pm (Mon-Fri)

10:00 am -4:00 pm (Sat)

"Art St. Louis XXV, The Exhibition" features 53 artworks in all media by 46 St. Louis regional artists from Missouri, Illinois and Kentucky. For a complete list of featured artists, sponsors, exhibition highlights, a downloadable invitation, and more, visit here.

Explores the history of treasure hunting--including sunken pirate plunder, the gold rushes of the Old West, hidden caches or family heirlooms in the attic. The entire family will enjoy exploring the science, state-of-the-art technology and mythology of hunting--and protecting--jewels, coins and precious metals in this special exhibition brimming with rare artifacts; family fun; informational videos; and treasure hunting tales from across the globe.http://www.xsnrg.com/treasure!/index2.htm

lMissouri History Museum

Lindell & DaBalivere Blvd

Forest Park

St. Louis, MO

Admission: $5 for adults; $3 for seniors/students with valid student ID/groups/children older than 13 years of age. Children 12 and younger enjoy free admission (An adult with paid admission must accompany children.) More info: 314 361-9017.

Tuesday, December 01, 2009

Wednesday, January 6, 20106:00 - 9:00 pmCool Chicks & Hot Glass Wednesday: Girls Night Out at Third DegreeLeave the men folk at home you Red Hot Mamas and Blazing Babes. Free 15-minute mini-makeover demos and skin softening sugar scrubs. Complimentary samples of scrub and bath salts…while supplies last. Taste chocolate confections by Kakao Chocolate. And sign up to unlock your creative genius and make a glass keepsake of the night.Third Degree Glass Factory5200 Delmar (between University City’s Loop and the Central West End)More info: www.stlglass.com or 314-367-4527.FreeCash bar

Saturday, January 9, 20106:00 pmAnnual Animal House Fund Trivia NightCompete for great prizes, bid on fabulous auction items, and enjoy complimentary beverages and help homeless cats and dogs of St. Louis.Complimentary beveragesAttendees must be 21+ with valid IDFor more information go to www.animalhousefund.org; call 314.968.5505 to reserve your table today and check back often as more surprises are announced.The Animal House Fund, Inc. is a private, nonprofit organization raising $4 million in cash and in-kind contributions toward the building of a new, state-of-the-art, environmentally-responsible animal care facility. St. Louis City HallMarket & Tucker (Downtown)Tables of 10 for $250

Friday, January 15, 20106:00 – 10:00 pmThird Friday Open HouseArt and Craft meet at this monthly event where you can work with instructors and make a glass keepsake, or enjoy fireside dining.The gallery opens with painting by Ron Buechele and an exhibition showcasing Fused Glass.Live Music featuring Michael Jones with lively bluegrass music.Third Degree Glass Factory5200 Delmar (between University City’s Loop and the Central West End)More info: www.stlglass.com or 314-367-4527.Free

Sunday, January 17, 20092:30 pmTown & Country Symphony OrchestraParkway United Church of ChristFree

January 23, 2010Cabin FeverSchlafly Bottleworks

January 25, 2010Burns' NightSchlafly Tap Room

ON-GOING Events

Treasure!

Now - January 3, 2010Explores the history of treasure hunting--including sunken pirate plunder, the gold rushes of the Old West, hidden caches or family herilooms in the attic. The entire family will enjoy exploring the science, state-of-the-art technology and mythology of hunting--and protecting--jewels, coins and precious metals in this special exhibition brimming with rare artifacts; family fun; informational videos; and treasure hunting tales from across the globe. http://www.xsnrg.com/treasure!/index2.htmlMissouri History MuseumLindell & DaBalivere BlvdForest ParkSt. Louis, MOAdmission: $5 for adults; $3 for seniors/students with valid student ID/groups/children older than 13 years of age.Children 12 and younger enjoy free admission to Treasure! (An adult with paid admission must accompany children.) More info: 314 361-9017.